U.S. Air Force Airmen stand for recognition of their contribution to the event coordination of the National Capital Region SNCO Summit at the Smart Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 6, 2024. The summit provided an in-depth briefing on the upcoming promotionary rank, outlining the expectations and responsibilities that come with the promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, poses with over 100 senior noncommissioned officers at their final brief during the National Capital Region SNCO Summit at the Smart Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 6, 2024. The summit provided an in-depth briefing on the upcoming promotionary rank, outlining the expectations and responsibilities that come with the promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine N. Kelley, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gives a congratulatory speech during the SNCO Induction ceremony at Oxon Hill, Maryland, Sept. 7, 2024. More than 600 AFDW senior enlisted members were in attendance for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, commander of the Air Force District of Washington and the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, listens to a congratulatory speech during the SNCO Induction ceremony at MGM Grand in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Sept. 7, 2024. More than 600 AFDW senior enlisted members were in attendance for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)